For structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, or D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebars. Two bars shall be placed at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.2.
oo)Section R404.2 is amended to read as follows:
R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2. pp)Section CJ103.1 of Appendix CJ is amended to read as follows:
CJ103.1 General. Emergency sleeping cabins, emergency transportable housing units, membrane structures and tents constructed and/or assembled in accordance with this appendix, shall be occupied only during declaration of state of emergency, local emergency, or shelter crisis, and authorized by the City Council.
Buildings and structures constructed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code, used as emergency housing, shall be permitted to be permanently occupied.
8203. California Electrical Code Adopted with Local Amendments A. Adoption of California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition.
Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 3, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the California Electrical Code is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.
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B. Amendments to the Code.
Section 89.100.0 is added to read as follows:
89.100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the California Electrical Code.
8204. California Mechanical Code Adopted with Local Amendments A. Adoption of California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition.
Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Mechanical Code (“CMC”), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 4, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the CMC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.”
B. Amendments to the Code.
a) Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:
100.0 Administration The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CMC. 8205. California Plumbing Code Adopted with Local Amendments.
A. Adoption of California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition.
Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 5, of the California Code of Regulations, (“CPC”) is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the CPC is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.
B. Amendments to the Code.
a) Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:
100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CPC.
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b) Section 1208.13.1 (Seismic Gas Shutoff Valves) is added to read as follows:
1208.13.1 Seismic Gas Shutoff Valves
1208.13.1.1 Scope. A seismic gas shutoff valve shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of this section on each gas fuel line in the following:
1208.13.1.1.1 Any building or structure, with gas fuel line, for which a building permit was first issued on or after January 1, 2023.
1208.13.1.1.2. Any building or structure which is altered or expanded under a building permit first issued on or after January 1, 2023, when such alteration or addition is valued at more than $10,000.
1208.13.1.1.3. Any building or structure sold on or after January 1, 2023.
However, when an individual condominium unit is sold in a building that has multiple gas lines, then the requirements of this section shall apply only to the line or lines serving the condominium unit that has been sold. 1208.13.1.2. Maintenance. Where the installation of a seismic gas shutoff valve is required by this section in any building or structure, that seismic gas shutoff valve shall be maintained for the life of that building or structure or shall be replaced with a valve complying with the requirements of this section. 1208.13.1.3 General Requirements. Where the installation of a seismic gas shutoff valve on a fuel line is required by this section, that valve must:
1208.13.1.3.1 Be mounted rigidly to the exterior of the building or structure containing the fuel line unless the Building Official determines that the seismic gas shutoff valve has been tested and listed for an alternate method of installation.
1208.13.1.3.2 Be installed downstream of the gas utility meter, except that a valve may be installed upstream of the gas utility meter at the discretion of the gas utility if the valve would otherwise meet the requirements of this section. 1208.13.1.3.3 Be listed by an approved testing laboratory and certified by the Office of the State Architect.
1208.13.1.3.4 Have a thirty-year warranty which warrants that the valve is free from defects and will continue to properly operate for thirty years from the date of operation.
1208.13.1.4 Critical Facilities. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to any building that is used by any public agency for the provision of emergency services, including fire, police, and similar public safety services. 1208.13.1.5 Definitions. For purposes of this section, certain terms shall be defined as follows:
1208.13.1.5.1 Downstream of the Gas utility meter shall refer to all customer owned gas piping.
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1208.13.1.5.2 Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve shall mean a system consisting of a seismic sensing means and actuating means designed to automatically actuate a companion gas shutoff means installed in a gas piping system in order to shut off the gas downstream of the location of the gas shutoff means in the event of a severe seismic disturbance. The system may consist of separable components or may incorporate all functions in a single body. The terms "seismically activated gas shutoff valves" and "earthquake sensitive gas shutoff valves," are synonymous.
1208.13.1.5.3 Upstream of the Gas Utility meter shall refer to all gas piping installed by the utility up to and including the meter and the utility's bypass toe at the connection to the customer owned piping.
8206. California Energy Code Adopted
Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations is adopted by reference.
One true copy of the California Energy Code, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law. 8207. California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adopted with Local Amendments.
A. Adoption of California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition.
Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California WildlandUrban Interface Code (“WUIC”), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 7, of the California Code of Regulations is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the WUIC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.”
B. Amendments to the Code.
a) Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:
100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the WUIC. b) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Agoura Hills, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. c) Section 101.2 is amended to read as follows:
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101.2 Scope. This code applies to building materials, systems and/or assemblies used in the exterior design and construction of new buildings, additions, alterations, or repairs made to all existing buildings, erected, constructed, or moved, in the City of Agoura Hills, and contains minimum requirements to mitigate conditions that might cause a fire originating in a structure to ignite vegetation in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area, and conversely, a wildfire burning in vegetative fuels to transmit fire to buildings and threaten to destroy life, overwhelm fire suppression capabilities or result in large property losses.
d) Section 101.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.3.1 Application. New buildings, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings located in or moved within the City of Agoura Hills, or in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone, or in any Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency, that is constructed after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this Code. This shall include all new buildings, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings, with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as “applicable buildings”, as well as new buildings and structures, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings accessory to those applicable buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building on the same lot.
2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.
4. Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures, including additions, alterations, or repairs, as specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the requirements of that section.
5. Deleted.
ooo) Section 101.3.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.3.1.1 Application date and where required. New buildings, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2026 located in the City of Agoura Hills, shall comply with all sections of this Code.
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ppp) Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The City of Agoura Hills Building and Safety Division is the agency in charge of enforcement of this code, by and through the official in charge thereof who shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code. qqq) Section 501.1 is amended to read as follows:
501.1. Scope. Buildings and structures in the City of Agoura Hills shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code, California Residential Code, and this code.
Exceptions:
1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m²) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
rrr) Section 503.1 is amended to read as follows:
503.1 General. Buildings and structures hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or within the City of Agoura Hills shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5. Materials required to be ignition-resistant building materials shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.
Exceptions:
1. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with Section 504.11.
2. Reserved.
3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.
sss)Section 503.3.4 is amended to read as follows:
503.3.4. Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes. Wood shingles and wood shakes are prohibited in the City of Agoura Hills regardless of classification. ttt) Section 504.1.1 is added to read as follows:
504.1.1 Roof Coverings. Roof covering shall be Class A as specified in CBC Section 1505.2 and CRC R902.1
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8208. California Historical Building Code Adopted with Local Amendments A. Adoption of California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Historical Building Code (“CHBC”), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 8, of the California Code of Regulations is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the CHBC is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.
B. Amendments to the Code
a) Section 8-100.0 is added to read as follows:
8-100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CHBC. 8209. Reserved.
8210. California Existing Building Code adopted with local Amendments A. Adoption of California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition.
Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Existing Building Code (“CEBC”), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 10, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below. Appendix A (Guidelines for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings) with Chapters A1, A2, A3, A4 is also adopted as Voluntary Earthquake Hazard Reduction Measures in Existing Buildings (Voluntary Seismic Retrofit).
One true copy of the CEBC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.”
B. Amendments to the Code.
a) Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:
100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CEBC. 8211. California Green Building Standards Code Adopted with Local Amendments.
B. Adoption of California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition.
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Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Green Building Standards Code (“CGBSC”), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the CGBSC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.”
B. Amendments to the Code.
b) Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:
100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CGBSC. c) Section 202 is amended by adding a definition for Bicycle Lockers to read as follows:
202 Definitions. Bicycle Locker. A permanently anchored facility or equipment used for locking the bicycles in place. This must be covered, but does not have to be enclosed.
d) Section 4.106.4.1 and subsection 4.106.4.1.1 of CALGreen are amended to read as follows:
4.106.4.1 New One- And Two-Family Dwellings and Town-Houses With Attached Private Garages. For each dwelling unit, a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit shall be installed in a listed raceway. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box, or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible, or concealed areas and spaces. The branch circuit and associated overcurrent protective device shall be rated at 40 amperes minimum. Other electrical components, including a receptacle or blank cover, related to this section shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device designated for future EV charging purposes as "EV READY" in accordance with the California Electrical Code. The receptacle or blank cover shall be identified as "EV READY." e) Table 5.106.5.3.1 in Section 5.106.5.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
TABLE A5.106.5.3.1— EV CAPABLE SPACES AND EVCS
TOTAL NUMBER OF
ACTUAL PARKING
SPACES
NUMBER OF
REQUIRED EV
CAPABLE SPACES
OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL
NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS 2,3
OFFICE AND RETAIL NUMBER
OF REQUIRED EVCS 2,3
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1-9 2 1 2
10-25 5 3 4
26—50 11 6 8
51-75 19 10 14
76—100 26 13 20
101-150 38 19 29
151-200 53 27 40
201 and over 30 percent of actualparking
spaces1
50 percent o(EV capable spaces1 75 percent of EV capable spaces1
1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.
3. At least one Level2 EVSE shall be provided.
e) Table 5.106.5.3.6 in Section 5.106.5.3.6 is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 5.106.5.3.6 - EVCS—POWER ALLOCATION METHOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
ACTUAL PARKING
SPACES
MINIMUM TOTAL kVA
@ 6.6 kVA
OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL
TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY
COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE3,4,
LOW POWER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 21,2,
OR DCFC
OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA
REQUIRED IN ANY
COMBINATION OF EV
CAPABLE3,4, LOW POWER LEVEL
2 LEVEL 21,2, OR DCFC
1-9 13.2 13.2 13.2
10—25 33 33 32
26—50 72.6 72.6 72.6
51—75 125.4 125.4 125.4
76—100 171.6 171.6 171.6
I01—150 250.8 250.8 250.8
151-200 349.8 349.8 349.8
201 and over 30 percent of actual parking
spaces x 6.6
Totalrequired kVA— P x .30
x 6.6, where
P = Parking spaces in facility
Totalrequired kVA= P x
.30 xx 6.6, where
P =Parking spaces in facility
1. Level 2 EVSE@ 6.6 kVA minimum.
2. Atleast one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.
3. Maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 67 percent.
4. If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
5. For office and retail buildings, themaximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 25 percent. 8212. California Referenced Standards Code adopted
The 2025 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code, published by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Agoura Hills, and referred to as the “Referenced Standards Code of the City of Agoura Hills.” One copy of the California Referenced Standards Code of the City of Agoura Hills shall be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection. 8213. Reserved.
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8214. Reserved.
8215. Reserved.
8216. Expedited Review of Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Permits.
A. DEFINITIONS
“Small residential rooftop solar energy system” shall have the same meaning as provided in the Solar Rights Act, Government Code § 65850.5(j)(3), as the same may be amended from time to time.
B. SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM STANDARD
PLAN AND PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. The City shall adopt standard plan(s) and checklist(s) of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The small residential rooftop solar system standard plan(s) and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklists and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
2. All documents required for the submission of a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit application, the standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall be made available on the publicly accessible City Website.
3. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email shall be available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants. An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.
C. PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
1. An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist(s) and standard plan(s) shall be deemed complete.
2. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.
3. The Building Official or his or her designee shall issue a building permit for any complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist(s) and standard plan(s) as follows: within three [3] business days for any application, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official’s or his or her designee’s review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
4. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.
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D. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
1. Inspection requests may be submitted by phone, e-mail, or in person.
2. Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Official or his or her designee for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.
3. The inspection shall be done in a timely manner. The Building Official or his or her designee shall use their best efforts to schedule an inspection within one [1] business day of a request and provide a two [2] hour inspection window.
4. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this Section.
E. FEES.
Fees for permits and inspections associated with this Chapter may be established by resolution of the City Council.”
F. VIOLATIONS. PENALTIES.
In addition to any other applicable provision of this article VIII, any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or joint venture violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
8217. Expedited Review of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits.
A. APPLICABILITY
This section applies to applications for expedited building permits for electric vehicle charging stations consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
B. DEFINITIONS
1. “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it read on January 1, 2016, and delivers electricity from a source outside of an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
2. “Electronic submission” means a submission of an application utilizing email, the internet, and/or facsimile transmission.
3. “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date an application was deemed complete.
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C. PROCESS
1. The Building Official shall adopt a checklist of all application requirements for expedited building permits for electric vehicle charging stations. The checklist shall substantially conform to the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” found in the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The checklist, application form, and any other documents required by the Building Official shall be published on the City’s website.
2. Anyone seeking to install an electric vehicle charging station at any site within the City shall apply to the Building Official for an expedited nondiscretionary building permit.
3. An application for an expedited building permit for an electric vehicle charging station, and all associated documentation, may be submitted to the Building Official in person, by mail, or by electronic submission. Electronic signatures may be used in lieu of wet signatures.
4. An application that, in the opinion of the Building Official, satisfies the information requirements of the checklist adopted by the City shall be deemed complete.
5. If an application for an expedited building permit is deemed incomplete, the Building Official shall provide a written correction notice of the deficiencies and the additional information required to complete the application.
6. If the Building Official determines that an application for an expedited building permit is complete, the Building Official shall process the application. If the Building Official determines that the proposed charging station meets all health and safety requirements of state and federal law, and would not have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the application shall be approved and a building permit shall be issued.
7. If the Building Official finds, based on substantial evidence, that a proposed charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the City may require the applicant to apply for an electric vehicle charging station use permit in order to install the proposed charging station.
8. An application for an electric vehicle charging station use permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official. The Building Official shall not deny such an application without making written findings, based upon substantial evidence in the record, that the proposed charging station would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety which could not feasibly be satisfactorily mitigated or avoided. The written findings required for the rejection of an electric vehicle charging station use permit application shall include the Building Official’s basis for rejecting any potentially feasible alternatives that could mitigate or prevent the alleged adverse impact. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official’s review shall be limited to health and safety issues. Aesthetic concerns, or other items not related to public health or safety may not be considered.
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9. A decision of the Building Official made pursuant to paragraphs 6-8 of this subsection may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission’s review shall also be limited to health and safety issues.
10. Any condition imposed on an application for an expedited building permit or electric vehicle charging station use permit shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.
D. FEES.
Fees for permits and inspections associated with this Chapter may be established by resolution of the City Council.”
E. VIOLATIONS PENALTIES.
In addition to any other applicable provision of this article VIII, any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or joint venture violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 8218. Reserved.
8219. Reserved.”
SECTION 3: Section 8300 of Chapter 3 (Property Maintenance and Unsafe Structures) of Article VIII (Building Regulations) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
“8300. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTED WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
A. Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition.
Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the International Property Maintenance Code (“IPMC”), 2024 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below.
One true copy of the IPMC is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.
B. Amendments to the Code.
a) Section 101.1 of the IPMC is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of Agoura Hills, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” b) Section 103.1 of the IPMC is amended to read as follows:
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103.1 Agency. The City of Agoura Hills Community Development Department is the code compliance agency and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code. c) Section 104.1 of the IPMC is amended to read as follows:
104.1 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the official code under this code shall be in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
d) Section 106 of the IPMC is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
106. Means of Appeals. The Planning Commission of the City of Agoura Hills shall act as the Board of Appeals as it relates to this Chapter of the Municipal Code.
Any person directly affected by a decision of the City's code officials or a notice or order issued under this Maintenance code shall have the right to appeal the decision by having a Planning Commission hearing. This hearing will be set by the Director of Community Development.
e) Section 107 of the IPMC is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
107. Violations. The City is authorized to abate nuisances related to conditions of property and/or property maintenance pursuant to Chapter 6 of Article V of the City of Agoura Hills Municipal Code.
f) Section 109.4 of the IPMC is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
109.4. Notices. Notices related to nuisances arising from conditions of property and/or property maintenance shall be given as set forth in Chapter 6 of Article V of the City of Agoura Hills Municipal Code.
g) Section 112 is added to the IMPC to read as follows:
SECTION 112. COST RECOVERY
112.1 Cost of City service. The cost to the City of any demolition or repair carried out under this code, including the entire cost of the services rendered by the City, shall be a special assessment against the property upon which the structure is located.
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concerned party may file a written request with the code official requesting a hearing on the correctness or reasonableness, or both, of such assessment. The board of appeals thereupon shall set the matter for hearing, give such concerned party notice thereof as provided in Section 107.3 of this code, and hold such hearing and determine the reasonableness or correctness of the assessment. The board of appeals shall notify in writing such party concerned of its decision. If the total assessment determined as provided for in this section is not paid in full within ten days after receipt of such notice from the board of appeals, the code official shall record in the office of the department or registrar-recorder a statement of the total balance still due and a legal description of the property. From the date of such recording, such balance due shall be a special assessment against the parcel. 112.3 Collection with ordinary taxes. The special assessment set forth shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county taxes are collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and procedures for foreclosure and sale in case of delinquency, as is provided for ordinary County taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of County taxes shall be applicable to such assessment.
SECTION 5. CEQA. The City Council finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because the Ordinance provides for greater environmental protection by adopting and amending building standards and administrative provisions designed to provide for greater energy efficiency, construction sustainability, and protection from seismic and climatic forces, including fire-related dangers. Therefore, it is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3), of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines).
SECTION 6. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each and every remaining provision irrespective of such holding in order to accomplish the intent of this ordinance.
SECTION 7. Upon adoption, the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this ordinance together with the findings resolution to the California Building Standards Commission as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause a summary of same to be published at least once in the local newspaper of general circulation, circulated within the City of Agoura Hills. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk on and after the date following introduction and passage and shall be available to any member of the public.
This ordinance shall become operative on the latter of the 31st day after its adoption or January 1, 2026.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this ____ day of ________________, 2025.
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Penny Sylvester, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Candice K. Lee, City Attorney
REPORT TO LAND USE / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE LAND USE / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY:
RAMIRO ADEVA, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
AMY BRINK, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
MARY HADDAD, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT: PROGRESS UPDATE ON CONCEPT PLANS RFP AND PROPERTY OWNER ENGAGEMENT Following the City Council's direction to proceed with the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Concept Plans along Agoura Road and to continue outreach with private property owners to explore opportunities for creating gathering and experiential spaces in Agoura Hills, staff will be providing a progress update on the following::
RFP Results for Concept Plans
Staff has completed the RFP process for Concept Plans and will present the results, including proposals received and next steps.
Property Owner Engagement
Norm Kravetz – Discussions have been held regarding the three buildings on the property directly across from City Hall (which includes the former Rams building).
Ron Azad – A meeting is scheduled with the Hankey Investment Company, the owners of the two buildings on the property directly east of the Rams site.
Bill Tucker – Follow-up conversations have continued regarding future opportunities at the Whizin Marketplace.
Business and Community Partnerships
Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce – Staff met with Danielle Borja and Josh Gray to give them a similar progress update on discussions and meetings to date, so the Chamber is in the loop.
Biocom California – Staff has initiated discussions regarding opportunities to attract life science/biotech partners to Agoura Hills as a potential growth sector.
Staff intends to request City Council approval of a contract award for the Concept Plans at the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for staff providing this update to the LUEDC.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the LUEDC receive the update from staff and provide feedback on the progress made to date.